Broken Moon

by Annie Bellet

Janie was always a lone wolf before she met Roane. Now she believes she's found her soul mate, a fellow shifter who takes her into his home and his heart. But when she discovers a hidden room filled with dark history, Janie is plunged into danger as Roane's secrets threaten not only her life, but that of her unborn child.Broken Moon is an urban fantasy short story by Annie Bellet.

Genres: Short Stories, Paranormal, Fantasy, Amazon, Urban Fantasy

18 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 27, 2011

About the author

Annie Bellet is a full-time speculative fiction writer. She holds a BA in English and a BA in Medieval Studies and thus can speak a smattering of useful languages such as Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Welsh.

Her books include Avarice (Pyrrh Considerable Crimes Division: Book 1), The Gryphonpike Chronicles series, and the Twenty-Sided Sorceress series.

Her interests besides writing include rock climbing, reading, horse-back riding, video games, comic books, table-top RPGs, and many other nerdy pursuits.


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Reviews

[Victoria · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 Stars

[Anniken Haga · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've already read a few of Annie Bellet's books, and then I discovered that she has a lot of free shorts out!
BROKEN MOON is the shortest of those I picked up.

This is a short story inspired by Blackbeard, I'd guess - or is it Bluebeard? I'm not sure, but the one with all the women heads in the closet - but with a werewolf twist.
I did enjoy the story, even if I'm left with a few questions and wanting more!

Bellet's writing is nice and has a good flow.
Her stories are short and to the point, and if you haven't checked her out yet, I suggest you do. This story and more are free on kindle.

[A.M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A young woman, alone and looking for her place in the world, with the added complication that she’s a wolf shifter. When she meets Roane she feels they have some extra connection.
She finds out the truth the hard way, and then it is up to her to rescue herself; no one else is going to do it.
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A short work back from when all the best advice was to keep putting them out there. It’s basically werewolf bluebeard.
3 stars

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too short, underdeveloped and written in what comes across as an immature style. It is not fully resolved and, unless I am missing something, the ending does not appear to have any relevance. A shame as I quite liked some of Bellet’s other stories,

[Toni Gomes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short Story

Wow, for a short story this packs a real punch. Has surprisingly great character growth for such a short tale.

[Hisham El-far · Rating 4 out of 5]

A stand alone short story by Annie Bellet. Urban Fantasy (but set in a rural location.) Short but snappy, dealing as it does with the discovery that a relationship is toxic.

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was good reading

Sweet story. I thought it was too short. Not long enough of a story to get to know the characters.

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shortie.

18 pages of a shape shifter horror story. A young girl is forced to escape a monster and her life is never the same.

[Thom Swennes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Janie is a shifter. Mild-mannered, quiet, and almost reclusive, as she works at Bella Mae’s, a local diner, and lives alone, deep in the woods. She has always felt out of place among other people and feels that only her mother that died in an automobile accident when she was still very young truly understood her. That was until Roane entered her life. From the moment their eyes meet, she feels a connection, much deeper that merely physical.

I must admit upfront that I am no real fan of stories about shifters, vampires, werewolves, or any other creatures that prefer to dwell in the dark. I am, however, totally hooked on books and reading. I acquired this book without even looking at what it may be about. It was short but maybe, more importantly, free. I have always been a sucker for a bargain!
I can categorically state that this story hasn’t changed my opinion on this genre but I did find it exciting and liked the way it was written. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I would jump at the chance to read the next book in this series, but I would gladly read anything by this author in another genre.

[Crissy Moss · Rating 3 out of 5]

A thrilling story of a female werewolf who finds herself in a horrible situation.

Giving this only three stars because the story, while a good story, felt kind of rushed and under developed. The ending also left me wanting more.

[Kathy Harrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

But twisted as hell... But I cannot wait to see where this goes. This was just a tinee tiny taste

[Tamara aka SoMysteriousLee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fantastic short story that was well written. Janie is one clever wolf, the secrets she discovers are creepy and heartbreaking, and Roane more than deserved his fate!

[Tia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I REALLY liked this story and think it was executed well until the end, what happens to Janie and her pups? The man's sons, Isaac and Jacob? I want more of it.

[aaron riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Needs second one like what happens next to the girl are the babies human or wolf or werewolves . .

[Natalie Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written, glad Roane got his come-upance look forward to reading more from this author.

[jordyn larae lea paige booker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

I felt like I was reading for ten minutes but it really turned out to be over an hour this book was amazing

[lyce rathay · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was good but it needed to be longer but still read it realy good book

Love it great best book I've read in a long time I wish I could right like that it was awsome

[Melissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Though I typically like this author, this book was just too short and under-developed to be enjoyable.

[Kevis Hendrickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I couldn't get into the Twenty-Sided Sorceress series, but I still love this author's work, especially her older stuff. This short story was no exception. Good read.